The home of Frank and Patsy David, 104 Champions Drive, was judged “best overall” in Rockdale’s 2012 Christmas decorations contest.
Judging was Friday night in the annual contest, conducted by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce.
Winners were listed as follows: Full Story

These recipes are not just for the holidays—they’re good all year ‘round, but I always get requests for them at holiday time. You still have time to make them, either or both, because each one takes about 10 minutes to put together and not much longer than that to bake. Full Story

Holiday Warmth HOLIDAY WARMTH—On Friday, members of the Rockdale High School PALS organization delivered fleece blankets to the residents of Manor Oaks Nursing Home. The kids were able to bring a little holiday cheer to the residents while serving their community. Full Story

Ryan Christmas display wins top prize in Milano Judging for the annual City of Milano Christmas decorations contest around town was held Saturday and winners were announced Monday night. Taking first place honors was Nellie Ryan, with Roddy Gage taking second place and Maria Gal legos placing third. Full Story

Winner
WINNER—Clarice Kocian, daughter of Larry and Cherie Kocian, of Rockdale, won the Achievement Award and was first in western wear recently in the “Distinguished Youth of Texas Scholarship Full Story

RJH To Roundup
RJH TO RO UNDUP—Rockdale Junior High students recently collected 1,529 pounds, 11 ounces of rice, beans, oatmeal and other food items to donate to Christmas Roundup. Full Story

Oney Run Check
ONEY RUN CHECK—The Buddy Oney Toy Run Committee and Family members of Joel New and Buddy Oney present a check to The Milam County CPS Board Members in the amount of $3,500. Full Story

Engaged
ENGAGED—Noe and Margaret Hinostroza of Thorndale announce the engagement of their daughter, Cynthia Hinostroza, to Garret Morton, son of Wesley Morton of Thorndale and Terri Bankston of Rockdal Full Story

Oney Run To Roundup
ONEY RUN TO ROUNDUP—Rockdale Christmas Round-Up recently received a trailer full of toys as their part of $3,500 raised in the Buddy Oney Toy Run held Dec. 1. Full Story

STORK REPORT Tony and April Vargas of Rockdale announce the arrival of their daughter, Ava Marie Vargas, born Nov. 29, 2012, at St. David’s Hospital in Georgetown, weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Grandparents are Milton and Isabel Frei and Nestor and Lupe Vargas, all of Rockdale. Full Story